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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.80, 4,650.38 and 1,877.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.80, 4,650.38 and 1,877.82 is: 2,591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.80 : 4,650.38 = 1,877.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.80/4,650.38 = 1,877.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.80x = 4,650.38 × 1,877.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.80x = 8,732,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,732,567.18/3,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.42

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